(All ages and grades)

Calling all detectives! Get out your magnifying glasses and uncover the origins of words! Word Detective presents five- to ten-minute lessons that teach students to identify the origins of English words derived from Anglo-Saxon-Old English, Latin, and Greek. An understanding of word origins gives strong clues to the spelling and pronunciation of words and generates interest in solving the mysteries of the English language. The curriculum is gradeless and ageless. Join the search now!